EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2018

Zack/de Vito Architecture + Construction. Firm Address. We typically bill T&M, with an estimated cap which has a percent of construction cost adjustment. What was the construction cost for the project presented? We use ArchiOffice/Core in the office, and Procore as a construction management tool. Project Name.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 16, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. SteelHouse 1 & 2 by Zack/de Vito Architecture & Construction. Zack/e Vito Architecture + Construction. Consultants.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 12, 2018

This was design-build, all done by our firm. What was the construction cost for the project presented? We also hired Josh into our firm because he has construction experience. One of our principal’s wife had a baby during the short construction phase. Throughout construction? Self built. Self financed.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 6, 2016

That was the day when I relaunched my personal blog Entrepreneur Architect with it’s new domain EntreArchtect.com, posted my first podcast episode and promised you, the small firm architect, that I would dedicate my time, my money and my efforts to building this platform into an influential force in the profession.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 16, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a continuing blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. Percentage of Construction Cost. What was the construction cost for the project presented? Throughout construction?

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 2, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. What was the architect’s role during construction? Do you provide construction administration on every project?

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EntreArchitect

JULY 19, 2018

This was a fixed fee based on the design scope with an hourly rate for the construction period. Yes and as I joined with UK Architects we continue to provide a fee estimate based on construction cost and estimated hourly output with some tasks, such as meetings, billed hourly. What was the construction cost for the project presented?

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EntreArchitect

JULY 26, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. We use Trello to keep track of tasks from project inception until the construction is finished. Throughout construction?

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 16, 2019

My favorite blog post of 2015 is: Architectural Scale Figures Architectural scale figures play a fairly large role in allowing people to imprint scale on to conceptual design. I have never worked construction and it is one of the biggest regrets I have from my formative years. Sometimes I think I missed my calling as a contractor.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 21, 2018

JHF Construction (GC), H&H Engineering (Structural), edited (furniture, art, staging). Firm Address. What was the construction cost for the project presented? We are a husband and wife design firm (architect husband, interiors wife). Mainly old school during construction… email, phone, and site visits.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 9, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. BD&E Engineering, Home As Art, Mangrum Construction. Firm Address. Throughout construction? Project Name.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 2, 2017

Her challenges are that she doesn’t know much about construction or even remodeling a home other than what she has seen on the various home makeover shows. Those problems are great subjects for blog posts. Each of those questions is a great subject for a blog post. You should include a call to action in each of your blog posts.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 15, 2014

This past Friday, December 12th was the second anniversary of relaunching Entrepreneur Architect as a resource to inspire small firm architects to build better businesses. Throughout the past 24 months, I have shared most everything I know about running a small firm architecture studio. I have held nothing back.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 18, 2014

In order to pursue that vision, our mission is to inspire independent small firm architects to build better businesses, so that we may each pursue our purpose with passion and live the life of our dreams. The blog has grown and is slowly becoming known throughout the world of architecture. I’ve been making progress.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Cold weather is approaching and threatening open construction sites. I watched TV news, listened to talk radio and read many of the blogs available on the subject. No political blogs. The post A Holiday Challenge: Full Media Blackout appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 3, 2018

Dick designed the project and I developed it through construction drawings. Then, in order to learn the tips and tricks of construction administration, Dick and I worked as a team through construction. The #ArchiTalks Blog Series. This post is my contribution to an international blog series called #ArchiTalks.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2018

What was the construction cost for the project presented? Describe the construction team for this project. The construction team was a general contractor, Boxwell Homes, led by our 50/50 partner on the job with a site supervisor. What was the architect’s role during construction? Is that your preferred fee structure?

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 18, 2013

Seven years into owning our own small firm, Annmarie and I decided to make some changes. I wrote about my experience at the Academy in my Introduction to the Entrepreneur Architect Academy blog series this past winter. Other than a quick peek at the checking balance, I had no clue to the health of the business.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 30, 2013

Many small firm architects and sole proprietors have declared Repositioning a failure before it has even begun. We’ll decide to learn what we need to know to make our own small firm successful, then teach others to do the same. This August will mark my twentieth year in this profession. It is time we take the lead.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Structural projection is not just for whole buildings, gravity is part of every piece set into every construction. His blog, Saved By Design has received over 100,000 hits in the last few years. (Katonah, NY 2018). Gravity is what architects are tasked to manipulate every day. Architects live through gravity.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 12, 2008

Some have even started to blog, but few have an Internet presence equal to La Vardera. A principal of a small firm located in Merchantville, New Jersey just minutes from Philadelphia, Greg has been developing and selling modern architecture home plans since 2002. These days most architects have a website.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 23, 2016

I shared Henry’s story here on the blog and sent a copy to the local newspaper in Alexandria Bay, New York near where Henry’s boat was christened and launched. A photo of Henry and his boat, taken in our driveway during construction, is featured on the cover of the insert publication. How cool is that? Commit to starting today.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 19, 2014

A while back I wrote a post titled “ Architectural Interns ” where I stated: Other than slowing things down, interns aren’t very useful in small firms because we run fast and lean. I did not edit these articles in any way and I gave them no boundaries, any sucking up they did was of their own volition.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 21, 2013

There are hundreds of articles, forums, blog posts and comments discussing how we architects are not paid enough and how our clients don’t understand what we do. As creatives, our passion seeks the art of design and the process of developing a concept into construction. We’re a disgruntled bunch of professionals.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Whether it’s managing email from my many accounts, or preparing CAD documents for our next construction project, or updating our business systems in Evernote. It was our early adoption of the web and digital tools that gave us the advantage over more established firms. Two Thousand One Hundred Eighty Four Hours Per Year.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

The EntreArchitect blog now hosts more than 26,000 views per month. We are rapidly achieving our mission of becoming an influential force in the profession for small firm architects. We are rapidly achieving our mission of becoming an influential force in the profession for small firm architects.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

The time and effort required to properly develop a design and complete a thorough set of construction documents is difficult for most anyone outside the profession to understand. Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Construction Services.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 9, 2021

The integration of students to the way buildings are made needs to be a direct, integrated, accredited portion of education: I propose that two or more semesters should include students working 20 hours a week in offices or construction companies, for credit, with faculty advisers, graded journals and reports each semester.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 11, 2017

Yes, there might be a learning curve in the beginning as they come to understand the nuisances of the industry but they may also be able to bring a fresh perspective to how you’re running the business (accounting/administrative) part of your firm as well. She is also a writer for the Built for Teams PTO tracker blog. About the Author.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 7, 2017

Do you unnecessarily check your e-mail everyday at the same time, rather than working on those pending construction documents? I’ve been trying to make progress on this project for more than a decade before finally committing and relaunching my personal blog as the EntreArchitect Platform. Identify the cue and reward.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 2, 2014

This project will be constructed using SIP’s (Structurally Insulated Panels), we are using a post tension structural slab, the owner will be extremely active in the construction process, and we are targeting a total construction cost somewhere in the $200 per square foot range. Could be pretty interesting. im from india.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 2, 2014

Small firm architects benefit from camaraderie and support offered by others in similar positions. Visit My Blog: [link]. Architect Artist Family Man Interested in Sustainable Design, Art, & Construction of Projects that lead to a positive future for everyone not just an elite few. Want to get started?

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 20, 2014

As a result of all this extra time working – along with working in a small firm, I was given opportunities very early on in my career and I was able to take advantage of them. Contribute Look for ways to help out the firm; don’t wait to be asked to contribute. Carolyn Chaiko Great blog post. oh brother!

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EntreArchitect

MAY 26, 2014

We’re spending only what needs to be spent to build a stronger firm… and much sacrifice remains. Small Firm Architects Are Saying Good Bye to the AIA. I do hope that as the organization evolves, executes the Repositioning initiative and that more focus is directed toward the small firm architect. AIA KnowledgeNet.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 26, 2013

I shared Henry’s story here on the blog and sent a copy to the local newspaper in Alexandria Bay, New York near where Henry’s boat was christened and launched. A photo of Henry and his boat, taken in our driveway during construction, is featured on the cover of the insert publication. How cool is that? Commit to starting today.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

This week, I am sharing blogging duties with a friend and active supporter of Entrepreneur Architect. He is the founder of Young Architect, a blog featuring articles about design, the architecture registration exam , entrepreneurship, and his journey as a young architect.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Bring them to site visits, construction meetings, to get building permits and anywhere outside the office to learn. Include study materials for the Architect Registration Exam in your firm’s office library. Each time I asked for help, I was made to feel stupid for asking, so I stopped asking. Check him out at YoungArchitect.com.

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